Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with the warm flavors of maple and pumpkin, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs: the base for your crust
- 1/2 cup melted butter: binds the crust together
- 3 tbsp maple syrup: adds sweetness and flavor
- 24 oz cream cheese: the main ingredient for the cheesecake
- 1 cup pumpkin puree: gives the cheesecake its pumpkin flavor
- 3 eggs: helps set the cheesecake
- 1 cup sugar: sweetens the cheesecake
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: enhances the flavor
- 1 tsp cinnamon: adds warmth
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg: complements the pumpkin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and maple syrup in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and mix well.
- Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending.
- Chilling the cheesecake overnight improves the texture.
- Top with whipped cream or extra maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg